Who can take credit for being the first to implement the franchising model is debatable. According to this report by the International Franchise Association, it is widely believed the first franchisor ...

In this model, the franchisee purchases the rights to open and operate one franchise location. This is often attractive to individuals looking to start their own business without building it from ...

All too frequently, entrepreneurs who are not prepared to be franchisors request my legal services to help them offer franchises. The common scenario involves a passionate customer approaching the ...

While aspiring entrepreneurs have the drive and vision to launch and grow a business, not all have the resources or networks necessary to make it a success. Franchising can be a tremendous vehicle for ...

The franchise model can be a very lucrative strategy for many aspiring entrepreneurs. However, one major misconception continues to block countless would-be business owners from pursuing it: the idea ...

Company’s DaaS acquisition of Green Earth Powerwashing brings franchise experience and a model to accelerate incorporation of ...

If you’ve been nurturing a successful small business for years, you are likely at the point where you’re determining a growth plan: You need to figure out how to scale your operations to increase your ...

2025 marked a busy year for the restaurant sector. As private equity firms leaned further into the franchise business model with restaurants, several deals were made from PE firms like Roark Capital ...

Franchising could put your business on the path to hypergrowth, but only if your business model is a fit.more Fast-food restaurants aren’t the only types of businesses that can be franchised; ...

HaKika Wise's Black Box Franchising helps other small business owners to become franchisors by converting their businesses into franchises. In 2018, BLACK ENTERPRISE readers were introduced to HaKika ...

QSR and Yum! Brands posted strong Q2 2026 results on franchise economics and global diversification, while McDonald's U.S. sales slowed on execution missteps despite similar franchise strength.

She made this call during a one-day sensitization and unveiling of the NOTAP Franchising Guidelines for south east stakeholders and entrepreneurs for a successful franchising business. The DG who was ...